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| AB00004
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Madaniyyih (The Secret of Divine Civilization)
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20800
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Persian
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Secret of Divine Civilization
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Secret of Divine Civilization (book)
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Treatise addressed anonymously to the entire Persian nation, outlining both the secular and the religious bases of true civilization. Identified by Shoghi Effendi as Abdu'l-Baha's "outstanding contribution to the future reorganization of the world." Presents a defense of Western-style modernization in the face of opposition to the Shah's reforms. Explores the qualities of the spiritually learned through the lens of an Islamic tradition that the learned "must guard himself, defend his faith, oppose his passions and obey the commandments of his Lord". Presents the essential outlines of the Lesser Peace. Argues that religion is the greatest instrument for achieving true civilization, but warns that it can be diverted to the wrong ends. Rejects the possibility of a secular morality based on an "innate sense of human dignity", since "self-love is kneaded into the very clay of man". Issues a call for education reform, borrowing from other cultures as necessary, to restore the ancient glory of Persia.
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Bribery and corruption; Call to action; Christ; Christianity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Muhammad; Islam; Parliaments; constitutional government; Past, present and future of Iran; Power of the mind over nature; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Universal education; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace
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| AB00130
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960
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mixed
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Critique of Eastern values; culture; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men
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| AB00442
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590
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Turkish
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Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
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| AB02574
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240
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Persian
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Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá
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Equality of men and women; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Harmony of science and religion; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education
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| AB04352
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170
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Harmony of science and religion; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity
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| AB12044
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80
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Social Action
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Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Harmony of science and religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| ABU0006
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Public address given on 1912-06-02
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2430
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Persian
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Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Equality of men and women; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief
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| ABU0015
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Public address given on 1912-10-12
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2220
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mixed
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Christians, Muhammadans, and Jews
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Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Christ; Christianity; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion
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| ABU0062
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Words spoken at Morse home in Paris, 1913-03-13
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1450
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Martyrs and martyrdom; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity
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| ABU0225
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870
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Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity
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| ABU0253
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The Ninth Principle—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics: Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-11-17
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810
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mixed
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Paris Talks
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Justice and mercy; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Non-participation in politics; Relationship between government and people; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Reward and punishment
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| ABU0625
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The Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-22 in Paris
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460
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Paris Talks
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Christ; Christianity; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization
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| ABU1084
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Words spoken on 1914-03-02 in Haifa
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290
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| ABU1270
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Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909
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250
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Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; War and peace
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| ABU1670
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Words spoken on 1915-07-21 in Haifa
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180
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Persian
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the Manifestation of God; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
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| ABU2117
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Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London
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130
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Abdu'l-Bahá in London
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Empty learning; false spirituality; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization
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| ABU2139
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Words spoken on 1915-11-02 in Haifa
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120
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Persian
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Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| ABU2246
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Words spoken on 1912-12-25 in London
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110
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Education of children; moral education; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Need for an educator; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization
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| ABU2312
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Words to Mr And Mrs Holbach, spoken on 1914-01-19
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100
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Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity
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| ABU2583
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Words spoken on 1913-10-16 in Ramleh
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80
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Education of children; moral education; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
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| ABU3035
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Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908
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50
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Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization
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| ABU3079
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Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-03
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50
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Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Courage; Encouragement of individual understanding; interpretation; Praise and encouragement; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
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| ABU3284
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Words spoken on 1912-12-25 in London
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30
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Murder; causing physical harm; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Reward and punishment
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| ABU3608
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10
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Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| BH00005
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Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhi'b (Epistle to the Son of the Wolf)
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28200
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mixed
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Epistle to the Son of the Wolf; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]
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Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib (Epistle to the Son of the Wolf)
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His last major work and His third longest, calling on its recipient, a leading mujtahid, to repent of his role in the oppression and massacre of the Bahá’ís, quoting some of the most celebrated passages from His own writings, and adducing proofs establishing the validity of His cause.
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Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Being a source of light; guidance; Chastity and purity; Collection; ordering of the Sacred Writings; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Contention and conflict; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Dissimulation [taqiyyih]; concealment or denial of Faith; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Empty learning; false spirituality; Fanaticism and hatred; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; High station of learning; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Knowledge; recognition of God; Knowledge of self; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Manifestation of God does not act of own volition; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Rebellion and sedition; disobedience; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual warfare; struggle; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teachings as spirit of the age; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Theft; seizing the properties of others; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
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| BH00542
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1370
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mixed
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Huqúqu'lláh
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Reward and punishment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
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| BH03974
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310
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mixed
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Justice and wrath of God; Law of obligatory prayer; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Twin duties of recognition and obedience; Wisdom [hikmat]
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